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Business & Society

Founded at Roosevelt University

Sponsored by the International Association for Business and Society

Business & Society publishes the most outstanding scholarship on social issues and ethics, and their impact and influence on organizations. In this fast-growing, ever-changing, and always challenging field of study, Business & Society is the only peer-reviewed scholarly journal devoted entirely to research, discussion, and analysis on the relationship between business and society. (From publisher)
 

New York Law Journal

The New York Law Journal has earned over a century of respect from the profession for its thorough and accurate coverage of decisions, rulings, trials and legislation. Also court information, decisional law, and advance word on new statutes and regulations, coupled with the useful and practical analysis, scholarly insight, and professional perspective. (From publisher)

BOOKS

Teaching Tips for College and University Instructors: A Practical Guide

David D. Royse

This book provides suggestions, techniques, and ideas for the novice instructor. It does not promote a particular teaching style or theoretical orientation, but draws upon recent research findings and the experience of teachers themselves. Advice is offered on writing the syllabus, handling complaints about tests and grades, preventing cheating, improving teaching performance, using active learning techniques, and lecturing. (From Booknews)

Texts and Contexts: A Contemporary Approach to College Writing.

William S. Robinson, Stephanie Tucker

This work focuses on improving reading, inference and writing skills while guiding students though the process of writing essays in response to readings about contemporary issues. Writing assignments are based on 65 readings by students and professionals covering topics such as hate speech and the job market, and require students to extract meanings and implications as the basis for their essays. A proofreading skill section offers rules, explanations, and exercises on English usage. (From Booknews)

Book of the Month

Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling: Career Strategies for Asians.

Jane Hyun

For the last decade, Asian Americans have been the fastest growing population in the United States. Asians comprise the largest college graduate population in America and are often referred to as the "Model Minority" - but they continue to lag in the American workplace. If qualified Asians are entering the workforce with right credentials, why aren't they making it to the corner offices and corporate boardrooms?. Career coach Jane Hyun explains that Asians have not been able to break the "bamboo ceiling" because many are unable to effectively manage the cultural influences shaping their individual characteristics and workplace behavior-factors that are often at odds with the competencies needed to succeed at work. (From publisher)